Wine Reviews
The organic Animaetnea 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito Animardente shows a lively mix of wild berry, cherry, blue flower and citrusy orange essence backed by grilled herb and crushed stone. The wine offers good complexity over a tight, medium-bodied texture with fine tannins. Fruit comes from 70-year-old alberello vines planted at 750 meters in elevation on stony soils over lava flows. Following 15 days of fermentation and maceration in stainless steel, the wine matured in large oak casks for 18 months. This is lovely to drink now.
A pinot noir with a backbone of fine tannins that give it freshness and form. It’s medium-bodied with dried strawberry and raspberry and orange undertones. Firm and silky texture with a tight finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Impressive syrah with raspberry and blackberry, with hints of spice and dried flowers. Medium-bodied with a dense and superbly rich finish. So balanced and polished. Lasts for minutes. Hints of lead pencil and cracked pepper at the end. Terrific syrah. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
